The team lost 62 percent of faceoffs. Boyle, forwards Eric Perrin and Andreas Karlsson, and defenseman Filip Kuba each finished minus-2.

And defenseman Cory Sarich's terrible defensive zone giveaway led to a goal.

"The little plays beat us," said St. Louis, whose two goals on the night gave him a team-high 13. "We lose a draw, they score. We don't get the puck out, they score. That's a good offensive team. You have breakdowns and that's the kind of second period you get."

"Give them credit," Denis said. "But at the same time, it's about these four walls with this hockey club."